{"id":244938,"date":"2026-04-24T16:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/244938\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:20:10","slug":"a-nostalgic-favorite-is-back-at-universal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/244938\/","title":{"rendered":"A Nostalgic Favorite Is BACK at Universal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Rejoice, Universal Orlando fans! The Universal Tribute Store is finally returning to <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/02\/19\/why-everyone-will-be-running-to-universal-orlandos-citywalk-in-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CityWalk!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-695315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/universal-teaser-retro-logo--669x625.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"625\"  \/>Universal<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The very popular store \u2013 which specializes in throwback-style merchandise that<a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/04\/19\/universal-was-home-to-an-exclusive-billion-dollar-movie-sequel-until-it-suddenly-disappeared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> celebrates the park\u2019s classic attractions<\/a> as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2025\/04\/09\/universal-canceled-6-big-projects-for-universal-studios-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">park\u2019s iconic 90s logo<\/a> \u2014 has taken over the space that\u2019s currently occupied by the Epic Universe Preview Center, reopening on April 24th!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">According to Universal, the new incarnation of the store offers \u201cexclusive retro merchandise and larger-than-life photo ops inspired by beloved Universal Studios Florida attractions and films from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, including E.T., Jaws, and <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2023\/07\/12\/what-happened-to-back-to-the-future-at-universal-studios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Back to the Future<\/a>, as well as Universal Monsters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-266022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/back-to-the-future-the-ride-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\"  \/>Back to the Future: The Ride<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition, the store will also feature a series of merchandise collections designed by Tom Whalen, kicking off with a Jaws-inspired collection coming in May. Whalen, a Pennsylvania-based illustrator, \u201cincorporates his passions for graphic design, comic art, visual storytelling, typography, and innovative color palettes into an instantly recognizable style that can be found everywhere from department stores to theme parks to movie theaters,\u201d according to Universal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-869624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tom-whalen-jaws-universal-tribute-store-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"  \/>\u00a9Universal<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The new store is one of several changes coming to CityWalk, including the BK Whopper Bar\u2019s replacement with Five Guys, and the 2027 opening of Luke Combs\u2019 Category 10, a joint venture between country music star Luke Combs and Opry Entertainment Group, coming to a \u201cbrand-new waterfront location where guests can enjoy live music, food, and spirits.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-866295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Luke-Combs-Category-10-restaurant-entertainment-complex-700x379.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"379\"  \/>\u00a9Luke Combs Category 10<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Epic Universe Preview Center had opened back in 2024 to promote the then-upcoming new theme park, complete with a highly detailed scaled-down model of the park that was a sight to behold, as well as merchandise related to each of the park\u2019s portals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-708610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2024-WDW-Universal-CityWalk-Epic-Universe-Preview-Center-10-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"  \/>Model of Epic Universe<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Universal Tribute Store has returned to Universal CityWalk in all its 90s glory! Stay tuned to AllEars for more on changes to the Universal Orlando Resort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/02\/14\/universal-orlando-is-about-to-have-a-really-cool-opportunity-lets-hope-they-dont-blow-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Universal Orlando Is About to Have a Really Cool Opportunity. Let\u2019s Hope They Don\u2019t Blow It.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Are you happy to see the Tribute store returning? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p> Post a Comment        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rejoice, Universal Orlando fans! The Universal Tribute Store is finally returning to CityWalk! 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